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First level supervisor; supervises and works with staff to motivate and attend to the personal daily living needs of the developmentally disabled individuals in their care.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The DA 1 position will be utilized as a hands-on working supervisor who is counted as part of the daily direct care staffing minimum. • This person will assist with planning and scheduling community inclusion activities, and ensures that all consumers have an opportunity to participate. • Assures that behavior and residential habilitation plans are enacted as written. • Perform house maintenance inspections and schedule needed repairs. • Completes other duties as delegated by the DA 2 & DA 3.• This person will also have supervisory duties related to the afternoon and midnight shift.

Additional Comments Simultaneous to this posting the Civil Service list for Developmental Assistant Trainee may be canvassed. Management reserves the right to select either an eligible respondent to this posting or appoint from the Civil Service list. Any questions regarding the duties of this position may be directed to Jeanette McKay, TTL at 315- 245-4121.

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